EDUCATION
BA Honours, Political Science and French, Wilfrid Laurier University, 1985
MA, Political Science, Wilfrid Laurier University, 1992
AWARDS
Nominee, Professional Category, Oktoberfest Women of the Year, 2015
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Segregated Funds, Investment Funds Institute of Canada, 2001
Investment Funds in Canada, Sales, Investment Funds Institute of Canada, 1999
Associate, Agency Insurance Administration, (AIAA) Life Office Management Institute (LOMA), 1999
Associate, Customer Service, (ACS), Life Office Management Institute, (LOMA) 1988
WRITER
- Self-published novella "Cannoli" available in print and e-book on Amazon.
- Magazine articles, profiles and advertorials
- Investment and insurance articles, profiles, columns and blog posts
- Web content
- B2B/B2C content, profiles, newsletters, brochures, marketing materials and web content
- Case Studies
- White Papers
- Client communications
- Procedure documents
- Plain language materials
- Press releases
- Legislation analysis, risk assessment and position papers
- Performing arts biographies
- Essays, articles and reviews for on-line and print publications
EDITOR
- Academic articles, theses and major research papers
- Plain language materials
- Performing arts programmes
- Marketing materials
- Annual reports, financial reports, fund performance documents
- Client communications
- Training materials
- Web content
- Press releases
Training/Public Speaking
Guest lecturer at area elementary and secondary schools
Workshop presenter: "Social Media and Writers."
Appeared as featured guest on radio talk show to discuss helping a spouse through job loss
CLIENTS AND PUBLICATIONS
Level 343
Customer Attraction
Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure, Province of Ontario
Miller Schwandt OU
Creditcards.ca
Wealthsimple
Protiviti
Tactibrand
Advisor's Edge and Advisor's Edge Report
Integrated Marketing Services Inc.
Professional Writers Association of Canada
Red Maple Professional Coaching Services
Backpack Magazine
Our Homes
Waterloo Region Record Technology Spotlight
Readers' Digest
Canadian Living
Rose Theatre, Brampton, Ontario
American Red Cross
Grand Magazine
K-W Musical Productions
Cat Fancy
Today’s Bride
Music Times
Waterloo Chronicle
Grand Philharmonic Choir
Centre for International Governance Innovation
Waterloo Entertainment Centre
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Cat Writers’ Association
Canadian Society for Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Past-President, Waterloo Region Chapter, Professional Writers Association of Canada
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Writing for the Web, 2009
Eight Step Editing, Editors’ Association, 2007
Keys to Effective Editing, University of Waterloo, 2006
Fundamentals of Technical Writing, University of Waterloo, 2005
Business Marketing Writing, University of Waterloo, 2005
Writing Great Technical Documents, University of Waterloo, 2005
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Self-employed B2B/B2C content creator 2005-present
Past-President, Waterloo Region Chapter, Professional Writers Association of Canada June 2012-September 2014.
Content Tactician, Tactibrand January 2013-2017 (project basis)
Secretary, Waterloo Region Chapter, Professional Writers Association of Canada June 2009- June 2012.
Contributing Editor, Waterloo Region Open File, 2011
Compliance Consultant, Manulife Financial 2003-2004
Legislation Analyst, Manulife Financial 2000-2002
Customer Service Representative, Manulife Financial 1996-2000
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